On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
The Sustainability Awards are open for submissions! From start-ups and universities to global brands and manufacturers, everyone is invited to nominate their packaging innovations for a crystal trophy – with zero entry fees.
Dove has unveiled a new collection of refillable deodorants, a move its parent company Unilever describes as “an important milestone in the continued growth of refill formats.”
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper into the implications of smaller portion sizes, pharmaceutical safety practices versus circular packaging initiatives, supply chain traceability, and more.
Borealis has announced the conclusion of a reusable cup pilot held at Messe Düsseldorf during K 2025, involving 50,000 durable, lightweight reusable cups made from Borealis’ foamable polypropylene.
Legislation is driving an urgent need to scale up reusable packaging systems. What levers are available to us to shift from limited pilots to volume deployment? Noam Assael talks to Tim Sykes about the lessons Avery Dennison has drawn from market activities and collaborative projects - covering…
Happy New Year! The Packaging Europe editorial team kicks off the New Year with its predictions for the year ahead – covering regulation, new innovations, the financial health of the packaging industry, reusable packaging, and much more.
The European Commission has set out its plans to pursue a circular economy for plastics in 2026, such as proposing a Circular Economy Act, enforcing end-of-life criteria for mechanical recyclate, and introducing new customs codes for imports.
Supermarket chain Mercadona will acquire the reusable packaging supplier Logifruit in hopes of bringing together its logistics processes and contributing to a new circular strategy.
A major retail chain has adopted The Last Box, Returnity’s reusable packaging box solution, in a move hoped to streamline backroom operations and cut down on single-use waste.
Advent calendars are a well-established Christmas tradition, but are they inherently wasteful – or are they adapting to a more sustainability-conscious market? We dive deeper into the format’s recent developments to learn more.
DHL says it has successfully implemented reusable pallet wrap within its operations and with customers, said to save around 300 grams of plastic per pallet. A finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards in the Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category, we spoke to the company to find…
